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Driveshaft Universal Joint - Rear Slip Yoke: Assembly

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    Bearing cup installation 

    NOTE: Install the Universal Joint Kits as complete assemblies only. Do not mix components from other kits.
  1. Install a new spider and bearing cup.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the shaft yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the new spider in the shaft yoke.
    3. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      Fig 1: Identifying Spider And Bearing Cup
      G04643336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Use the yellow snap rings supplied in the kit to assemble the universal joint (U-joint). If difficulty is encountered with the yellow snap rings, install the black snap rings.
    Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring
    G04643337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the shaft from the special tool, and install the new snap ring.

    3. Opposite bearing cup installation 

  3. Repeat Bearing cup installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the shaft yoke.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring On Opposite Side Of Shaft Yoke
    G04643338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Slip-yoke installation 

  4. Inspect the driveshaft slip-yoke. Install a new yoke, if necessary.
  5. Install the slip-yoke and new bearing cup.
    1. Start a new bearing cup in the slip-yoke.
      • Check the needle bearings for correct positioning.
    2. Position the slip-yoke on the spider.
    3. Position the assembly in the special tool.
    4. Press the bearing cup to just below the snap ring groove.
      Fig 4: Installing Slip-Yoke And Bearing Cup
      G04643339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the shaft from the special tool, and install the new snap ring.
    Fig 5: Locating Snap Rings
    G03912453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Opposite bearing cup installation 

  7. Repeat Slip-yoke installation in this procedure to install the new bearing cup and snap ring on the opposite side of the driveshaft slip-yoke.

    8. Final assembly 

    CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings.
  8. Check the U-joint for freedom of movement.
    • If binding, strike the yoke with a brass or plastic hammer.
      Fig 6: Locating Bearing Cup
      G04643341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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